Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,729 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,615 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 955 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 927 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 861 mm | -860 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 408 L | 323 L | 85 L |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |